Flambeau Valley Arts Association
50 Years of Excellence
1972 – 2022
1972-1973 1973-1974
Herbert Greenberg New Dance Ensemble, Ballet
John McCutcheon, Hammer Dulcimer Jeanne Waits, Organist
Duluth Symphony Orchestra Lee Doughirty, Soprano
St. John’s University Men’s Chorus MN Trio, Viola, Cello, Violin
Skylight Comic Opera Beaux Arts Ball
Wisconsin Ballet Company Marjorie Lovett, Pianist
Duluth Symphony
Skylight Theatre, Three Penny Opera
1974-1975 1975-1976
U.S. Air Force Band Milwaukee Repetoire Theater
UW Eau Claire Brass Milwaukee Symphony
Milwaukee Symphony Christine Donahue, Soprano
Wingra Woodwinds Douglas Hill, French Horn
Stanley Fluher, Piano Wisconsin Mime Company
1976-1977 1977-1978
Robert DeCormier Singers Gregg Smith Chorus & Festival
Woodwind Arts Quintet Warren Frost, Mark Twain Revisited
Choral Arts Society of Northern Wisconsin Kenneth Cooper, Harpsichordist
Milwaukee Ballet Milwaukee Ballet
Michael Newman, Classical Guitar Annnapolis Brass Quintet
1978-1979 1979-1980
Chrysolith, Harp, Flute, Soprano Wisconsin Chamber Players
Caecilina, Opera Rogers & Hart. Show Tunes
American String Quartet Maryline Dosse, Pianist
Woodwind Arts Quintet Milwaukee Ballet
Milwaukee Ballet Guthrie Players on Tour
Paul Kosower & Penelope Cechini, Cello, Piano Richard Johnson, Baritone Vocal
1980-1981 1981-1982
Minneapolis Commodores, Barbershop The Children’s Theater Company
Texas Boy Choir Chimera Theatre (Side by Side-Sondheim)
Guthrie Players on Tour Ivar & Nanette Lunde, Oboe & Harpsichord
Chicago Brass Ensemble Musikk fra Norden, Scandinavian Music
Romberg Remembered Kathleen Winkler, Violin
Ballet Folklorico de Albuquerque (Latin Dance)
1982-1983 1983-1984
Milwaukee Symphony Joffrey Ballet Concert Group
Kevin Mitchel, Puppets Buttermilk Hill Folk Music
Port of Dixie, Jazz Frank Winkels, Organ
St. John’s University Men’s Chorus Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band
Wamso Early Music Dakota Theatre Caravan
Butch Thompson Trio Wingra Woodwind Quartet
1984-1985 1985-1986
The New Song Quintet Riders in the Sky, Cowboy Music
Sideshow the Bijou Players, 1920’s music
Red Wolfe Quartet Martin & Mio, Lutenists
Ko-Thi Dance Co. of Milwaukee (modern dance) Weekley & Arganbright, Duo Pianists
Wisconsin Brass Quintet the Ethnic Dance Theatre
The Dakota Theatre Caravan
1986-1987 1987-1988
Spatz Vocal Quartet, 20’s-40’s Music Corky Siegel
Andrew de Mosi – Harpsichord Manfred Schonauer, Electronic Music
Friends Mime Theatre Chi-Town Jazz Dance
Dakota Wind Quartet Colder by the Lake, Humor
Shuffle Creek Dancers, Folk Mixed Blood Theatre, Warren Blake as MLK &
Soto Vento, Latin American Music Paul Robeson
Espree, Flute & Harp
Yvonne Cloutier, Ragtime Piano
1988-1989 1989-1990
Milwaukee Music Ensemble Art Train, USA, Antique Toys
Dr. Tom & Silas, Mime Bill Miller
Zietgiut, Contemporary Music Quartet Madison Brass
Ensemble Capriccio String Quartet Dance Circus
Clairseach, Irish Music Randy Sabien
Pascal Olivera & Angiladel Moral (Spanish Dance) Chenille Sisters
Missoula Children’s Theater
1990-1991 1991-1992
Great Northern American History Theatre, “Cowgirls” Goodnight Mr. Poe, Theater
Bonnie Koloc & Howard Levy Classic Retro, Russian Folk Songs
Mad River Theatre Works Ethnic Dance Theatre
Patrick Ball, Celtic Music & Stories Some People’s Kids, comedy
Milwaukee Symphony Weekley & Arganbright, Duo Pianists
Chi-Town Jazz, Dance Mixed Blood Theatre, Native American
1992-1993 1993-1994
The Rusty Cats, Dixieland Jazz Lost Nation String Band, “New Grass”
Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble Five by Design,Radio Days, 1940’s Music
Emmon Scott as Mozart Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Planting in the Dust, One Woman Drama Quintessential Brass
Great Lakes Quartet, Vocal Chi-Town Jazz. Dance
The Parsons Dance Company
Missoula Children’s Theater
1994-1995 1995-1996
Daystar, Native American Dance The Ethnic Dance Theatre
Tribute to Will Rogers Eau Claire Male Chorus
Greenwood Players Childrens Theater St Benedict & St John’s Wind & Jazz Ensemble
Side Street Strutters Jazz Band Griffin-Hanser Duo, Flute & Guitar
North Star Opera John McCutcheon, Hammer Dulcimer
Pro Arte Quartet Missoula Children’s Theater
1996-1997 1997-1998
American Family Theater, Musical Theater Chulrua, Irish music
Minnesota Scandinavian Ensemble The Duttons, Family Chairsmas
Kimmel Rosenstein & Co., Blue Grass Harmonious Wail, Contempory Folk
Butch Thompson, Jazz Pianist Bruce Russell & Gigi, Magic
The Chenille Sisters, Vocal National Shakespeare Company, Much Ado
St. Louis Brass Quintet About Nothing
UWEC Singing Statesmen Hope McLeod Trio, WI Ballads
US Air Force Chamber Winds Ensemble
1998-1999 1999-2000
Milwaukee Public Theater ichael Lauzure, Acrobat
South Minneapolis Bassoon Quartet Lauren Pelon, Living Roots of Music
Tonic Sol Fa, A Capella The Berrymans, Folk Music
Fairmont String Quartet Peaceful Women, A Cappella
Missoula Children’s Theater Julie Rivers, Pianist
Waukesha Chorale River City Six, Jazz
2000-2001 2001-2002
Lazar Vaudeville, Magic The Spencers, Magic
Dancing on Common Ground, Irish Music Teresa Walters, Pianist
Missoula Children’s Theater Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra
Chicago Voice Exchange Minnesota Ballet Company
David Hauze, Celtic Harpist Bella Duo, Flute & Harp
Stardust, Female Vocal Trio, 20’s & 30’s Music Foothill Brass Quintet
Neal & Leandra, Folk Singers
2002-2003 2003-2004
Song of the Lakes Tonic Sol Fa, A Capella
Neal & Leandra, Folk Singers Red Cedar Symphony
Les Barker, Funny Poet Tim Gabrielson, Magic
Table for Five Five Guys Named Moe, Swing & Jazz
Boulder Brass Logan Skelton, Pianist
The Postman Delivers, Humor Red, Hot, and Blue, Song & Dance
2004-2005 2005-2006
Tiller’s Folley, Canadian Music & Stories David Kaplan, Juggler
Danville UWEC Jazz I
Best of Big Top Chautauqua Stoughton Norwegian Dancers
Moscow Nights Fourtissimo, Vocal Quartet
Minneapolis Guitar Quartet Bluestem, Folk
Missoula Children’s Theater The Family Band, Music & Dance
2006-2007 2007-2008
Missoula Children’s Theater The Britons, Beatles Tribute
451st US Army Band, Fort Snelling Magic Lantern Show
David Burgess, Classical Guitar The George Maurer Trio, Jazz
Monroe Crussing, Bluegrass, Gospel Wayland Pickard, Music, Humor, Piano
Guys on Ice, Musical Theater The Bachelors, Humor
Wingra Woodwind Quintet Duck for the Oyster, Square & Folk Dance
Gizmo Guys, Jugglers
Lord of the Lakes Choirboys
2008-2009 2009-2010
ArTrain, USA, Native American Art Sister
Minnesota Ballet The Magic of Bill Blagg III
Tweaksters, Dance & Juggling Hunt Family Fiddlers
Les File de Voyageur, Songs of the Voyagers Loose Marbles, New Orleans Jazz
Missoula Children’s Theater Elisabeth von Trapp
Fromme Duo, Piano & Cello Five by Design, Stay Tuned
New Reformation Band, Classic Jazz The Ladysmith Story, Opera commissioned for
the 125th Birthday of Ladysmith
2010-2011 2011-2012
Duo Paradox, Piano Restoration Dedication Great Northern Union, Barbershop
Pro Arte String Quartet Deer Camp: the Musical
Tower Brass Quintet Chicago’s Second City Touring Co., Improv
Wayland Pickard, Comedy, Piano Wingra Woodwind Quartet
St. John’s University Men’s Chorus Stoughton Norwegian Dancers
Four Man Fishing Tackle Choir Randy Sabin & the Fiddlehead Band
Missoula Children’s Theater
2012-2013 2013-2014
The Chenille Sisters Beleza, Latin Music & Dance
Red Cedar Orchestra Heather Masse, Vocal Folk & Jazz
Guys on Ice (Heyde Center Production) Nuns for Fun
Missoula Children’s Theater Ring of Kerry, Irish Muisic & Dance
Tim Gabrielson, Comedy Intersection, Classic, Jazz & Latin Blend
Moscow Nights, Russian Music Trio Harmonious Wail, Gypsy Jazz
2014-2015 2015-2016
Bill & Kate Isles, Musical Storytelling Janet Planet
Corky Siegel Girl Singers of the Hit Parade
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical Two on Tap
Lynn Trefzger, Ventriloquist Mark Nizer’s 4D Theater
UWBCC Communiversity Band John Pinero as Vince Lombardi
Robert Trentham-cancelled due to illness John Mack, Music & Slides
2016-2017 2017-2018
Song Blast, Dueling Guitars C. Willie Myles, Comedy
The Master Singers Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
John Peers & the Muttville Comix David Malmberg - cancelled
Touch of Spain, Flaminco James Li, Pianist
Kurt Kunkel, Evening at the Tee Away Pro Arte Quartet
The Medicine Show Colleen Ray as Patsy Cline
The Karkowska Sisters, Violin & Piano Arden James, Magic
2018-2019 2019-2020
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Colleen Raye, Sinatra & Company
Trillium Flutes The Looney Lutherans, Music & Comedy
The Cashore Marionettes Missoula Children’s Theater
Songa Ring of Kerry, Irish Music & Dance
Holy Rocka Rollaz Lynn Trefzger, Ventriloquist
Brian Wicklund & the Barley Jacks Michael Perry—cancelled due to COVID
Troppo Big Band Jazz Orchestra
2020-2021 2021-2022
Season cancelled due to COVID Coming Soon
50 Years of Excellence
1972 – 2022
1972-1973 1973-1974
Herbert Greenberg New Dance Ensemble, Ballet
John McCutcheon, Hammer Dulcimer Jeanne Waits, Organist
Duluth Symphony Orchestra Lee Doughirty, Soprano
St. John’s University Men’s Chorus MN Trio, Viola, Cello, Violin
Skylight Comic Opera Beaux Arts Ball
Wisconsin Ballet Company Marjorie Lovett, Pianist
Duluth Symphony
Skylight Theatre, Three Penny Opera
1974-1975 1975-1976
U.S. Air Force Band Milwaukee Repetoire Theater
UW Eau Claire Brass Milwaukee Symphony
Milwaukee Symphony Christine Donahue, Soprano
Wingra Woodwinds Douglas Hill, French Horn
Stanley Fluher, Piano Wisconsin Mime Company
1976-1977 1977-1978
Robert DeCormier Singers Gregg Smith Chorus & Festival
Woodwind Arts Quintet Warren Frost, Mark Twain Revisited
Choral Arts Society of Northern Wisconsin Kenneth Cooper, Harpsichordist
Milwaukee Ballet Milwaukee Ballet
Michael Newman, Classical Guitar Annnapolis Brass Quintet
1978-1979 1979-1980
Chrysolith, Harp, Flute, Soprano Wisconsin Chamber Players
Caecilina, Opera Rogers & Hart. Show Tunes
American String Quartet Maryline Dosse, Pianist
Woodwind Arts Quintet Milwaukee Ballet
Milwaukee Ballet Guthrie Players on Tour
Paul Kosower & Penelope Cechini, Cello, Piano Richard Johnson, Baritone Vocal
1980-1981 1981-1982
Minneapolis Commodores, Barbershop The Children’s Theater Company
Texas Boy Choir Chimera Theatre (Side by Side-Sondheim)
Guthrie Players on Tour Ivar & Nanette Lunde, Oboe & Harpsichord
Chicago Brass Ensemble Musikk fra Norden, Scandinavian Music
Romberg Remembered Kathleen Winkler, Violin
Ballet Folklorico de Albuquerque (Latin Dance)
1982-1983 1983-1984
Milwaukee Symphony Joffrey Ballet Concert Group
Kevin Mitchel, Puppets Buttermilk Hill Folk Music
Port of Dixie, Jazz Frank Winkels, Organ
St. John’s University Men’s Chorus Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band
Wamso Early Music Dakota Theatre Caravan
Butch Thompson Trio Wingra Woodwind Quartet
1984-1985 1985-1986
The New Song Quintet Riders in the Sky, Cowboy Music
Sideshow the Bijou Players, 1920’s music
Red Wolfe Quartet Martin & Mio, Lutenists
Ko-Thi Dance Co. of Milwaukee (modern dance) Weekley & Arganbright, Duo Pianists
Wisconsin Brass Quintet the Ethnic Dance Theatre
The Dakota Theatre Caravan
1986-1987 1987-1988
Spatz Vocal Quartet, 20’s-40’s Music Corky Siegel
Andrew de Mosi – Harpsichord Manfred Schonauer, Electronic Music
Friends Mime Theatre Chi-Town Jazz Dance
Dakota Wind Quartet Colder by the Lake, Humor
Shuffle Creek Dancers, Folk Mixed Blood Theatre, Warren Blake as MLK &
Soto Vento, Latin American Music Paul Robeson
Espree, Flute & Harp
Yvonne Cloutier, Ragtime Piano
1988-1989 1989-1990
Milwaukee Music Ensemble Art Train, USA, Antique Toys
Dr. Tom & Silas, Mime Bill Miller
Zietgiut, Contemporary Music Quartet Madison Brass
Ensemble Capriccio String Quartet Dance Circus
Clairseach, Irish Music Randy Sabien
Pascal Olivera & Angiladel Moral (Spanish Dance) Chenille Sisters
Missoula Children’s Theater
1990-1991 1991-1992
Great Northern American History Theatre, “Cowgirls” Goodnight Mr. Poe, Theater
Bonnie Koloc & Howard Levy Classic Retro, Russian Folk Songs
Mad River Theatre Works Ethnic Dance Theatre
Patrick Ball, Celtic Music & Stories Some People’s Kids, comedy
Milwaukee Symphony Weekley & Arganbright, Duo Pianists
Chi-Town Jazz, Dance Mixed Blood Theatre, Native American
1992-1993 1993-1994
The Rusty Cats, Dixieland Jazz Lost Nation String Band, “New Grass”
Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble Five by Design,Radio Days, 1940’s Music
Emmon Scott as Mozart Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra
Planting in the Dust, One Woman Drama Quintessential Brass
Great Lakes Quartet, Vocal Chi-Town Jazz. Dance
The Parsons Dance Company
Missoula Children’s Theater
1994-1995 1995-1996
Daystar, Native American Dance The Ethnic Dance Theatre
Tribute to Will Rogers Eau Claire Male Chorus
Greenwood Players Childrens Theater St Benedict & St John’s Wind & Jazz Ensemble
Side Street Strutters Jazz Band Griffin-Hanser Duo, Flute & Guitar
North Star Opera John McCutcheon, Hammer Dulcimer
Pro Arte Quartet Missoula Children’s Theater
1996-1997 1997-1998
American Family Theater, Musical Theater Chulrua, Irish music
Minnesota Scandinavian Ensemble The Duttons, Family Chairsmas
Kimmel Rosenstein & Co., Blue Grass Harmonious Wail, Contempory Folk
Butch Thompson, Jazz Pianist Bruce Russell & Gigi, Magic
The Chenille Sisters, Vocal National Shakespeare Company, Much Ado
St. Louis Brass Quintet About Nothing
UWEC Singing Statesmen Hope McLeod Trio, WI Ballads
US Air Force Chamber Winds Ensemble
1998-1999 1999-2000
Milwaukee Public Theater ichael Lauzure, Acrobat
South Minneapolis Bassoon Quartet Lauren Pelon, Living Roots of Music
Tonic Sol Fa, A Capella The Berrymans, Folk Music
Fairmont String Quartet Peaceful Women, A Cappella
Missoula Children’s Theater Julie Rivers, Pianist
Waukesha Chorale River City Six, Jazz
2000-2001 2001-2002
Lazar Vaudeville, Magic The Spencers, Magic
Dancing on Common Ground, Irish Music Teresa Walters, Pianist
Missoula Children’s Theater Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra
Chicago Voice Exchange Minnesota Ballet Company
David Hauze, Celtic Harpist Bella Duo, Flute & Harp
Stardust, Female Vocal Trio, 20’s & 30’s Music Foothill Brass Quintet
Neal & Leandra, Folk Singers
2002-2003 2003-2004
Song of the Lakes Tonic Sol Fa, A Capella
Neal & Leandra, Folk Singers Red Cedar Symphony
Les Barker, Funny Poet Tim Gabrielson, Magic
Table for Five Five Guys Named Moe, Swing & Jazz
Boulder Brass Logan Skelton, Pianist
The Postman Delivers, Humor Red, Hot, and Blue, Song & Dance
2004-2005 2005-2006
Tiller’s Folley, Canadian Music & Stories David Kaplan, Juggler
Danville UWEC Jazz I
Best of Big Top Chautauqua Stoughton Norwegian Dancers
Moscow Nights Fourtissimo, Vocal Quartet
Minneapolis Guitar Quartet Bluestem, Folk
Missoula Children’s Theater The Family Band, Music & Dance
2006-2007 2007-2008
Missoula Children’s Theater The Britons, Beatles Tribute
451st US Army Band, Fort Snelling Magic Lantern Show
David Burgess, Classical Guitar The George Maurer Trio, Jazz
Monroe Crussing, Bluegrass, Gospel Wayland Pickard, Music, Humor, Piano
Guys on Ice, Musical Theater The Bachelors, Humor
Wingra Woodwind Quintet Duck for the Oyster, Square & Folk Dance
Gizmo Guys, Jugglers
Lord of the Lakes Choirboys
2008-2009 2009-2010
ArTrain, USA, Native American Art Sister
Minnesota Ballet The Magic of Bill Blagg III
Tweaksters, Dance & Juggling Hunt Family Fiddlers
Les File de Voyageur, Songs of the Voyagers Loose Marbles, New Orleans Jazz
Missoula Children’s Theater Elisabeth von Trapp
Fromme Duo, Piano & Cello Five by Design, Stay Tuned
New Reformation Band, Classic Jazz The Ladysmith Story, Opera commissioned for
the 125th Birthday of Ladysmith
2010-2011 2011-2012
Duo Paradox, Piano Restoration Dedication Great Northern Union, Barbershop
Pro Arte String Quartet Deer Camp: the Musical
Tower Brass Quintet Chicago’s Second City Touring Co., Improv
Wayland Pickard, Comedy, Piano Wingra Woodwind Quartet
St. John’s University Men’s Chorus Stoughton Norwegian Dancers
Four Man Fishing Tackle Choir Randy Sabin & the Fiddlehead Band
Missoula Children’s Theater
2012-2013 2013-2014
The Chenille Sisters Beleza, Latin Music & Dance
Red Cedar Orchestra Heather Masse, Vocal Folk & Jazz
Guys on Ice (Heyde Center Production) Nuns for Fun
Missoula Children’s Theater Ring of Kerry, Irish Muisic & Dance
Tim Gabrielson, Comedy Intersection, Classic, Jazz & Latin Blend
Moscow Nights, Russian Music Trio Harmonious Wail, Gypsy Jazz
2014-2015 2015-2016
Bill & Kate Isles, Musical Storytelling Janet Planet
Corky Siegel Girl Singers of the Hit Parade
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical Two on Tap
Lynn Trefzger, Ventriloquist Mark Nizer’s 4D Theater
UWBCC Communiversity Band John Pinero as Vince Lombardi
Robert Trentham-cancelled due to illness John Mack, Music & Slides
2016-2017 2017-2018
Song Blast, Dueling Guitars C. Willie Myles, Comedy
The Master Singers Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
John Peers & the Muttville Comix David Malmberg - cancelled
Touch of Spain, Flaminco James Li, Pianist
Kurt Kunkel, Evening at the Tee Away Pro Arte Quartet
The Medicine Show Colleen Ray as Patsy Cline
The Karkowska Sisters, Violin & Piano Arden James, Magic
2018-2019 2019-2020
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Colleen Raye, Sinatra & Company
Trillium Flutes The Looney Lutherans, Music & Comedy
The Cashore Marionettes Missoula Children’s Theater
Songa Ring of Kerry, Irish Music & Dance
Holy Rocka Rollaz Lynn Trefzger, Ventriloquist
Brian Wicklund & the Barley Jacks Michael Perry—cancelled due to COVID
Troppo Big Band Jazz Orchestra
2020-2021 2021-2022
Season cancelled due to COVID Coming Soon
